{"id":651480,"date":"2025-12-24T01:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/651480\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T01:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:02:16","slug":"nuno-drops-george-earthy-hint-with-three-west-ham-kids-in-line-for-fulham-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/651480\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuno drops George Earthy hint with three West Ham kids in line for Fulham clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did Nuno Espirito Santo drop a timely hint regarding the involvement of George Earthy, Airidas Golambeckis and Callum Marshall in his West Ham United plans over the Christmas period?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hammers boss certainly stopped short of confirming whether the academy trio would be part of his matchday squad for the clash with Fulham on December 27th.<\/p>\n

But, at the same time, Nuno Espirito Santo<\/a> did indicate that opportunities may present themselves for a handful of fringe players and youngsters. <\/p>\n

Nuno is without Aaron Wan-Bissaka<\/a> and El Hadji Malick Diouf<\/a> due to their African Cup of Nations contributions, after all. Wan-Bissaka and Diouf could miss seven Premier League matches<\/a> during AFCON, including Saturday\u2019s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City.<\/p>\n

George Earthy certainly is the best young prospect at West Ham. What more does he need to do for Nuno to give him game time? <\/p>\n

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The former played the full 90 minutes as DR Congo kicked off their tournament with a 1-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday. Diouf was suspended for Senegal\u2019s 3-0 thrashing of Botswana, meanwhile, but will return for their next group stage match.<\/p>\n

Ollie Scarles may be a doubt for Fulham<\/a>, meanwhile, after he was forced off with a knock last time out. Niclas Fullkrug arrived in Italy for his medical at AC Milan today. <\/p>\n

So does this mean there will be a spot in the matchday squad for George Earthy<\/a>, Airidas Golambeckis and Callum Marshall<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Nuno Espirito Santo could call up George Earthy when West Ham United host Fulham<\/p>\n

While Mohamadou Kante and Ezra Mayers have both made first-team outings of late \u2013 the West Ham faithful were impressed<\/a> by the latter\u2019s cameo display at the Etihad \u2013 Marshall, Earthy and Golambeckis have played only 58 minutes between them.<\/p>\n

Nuno confirmed during his press conference that all three will be available for West Ham\u2019s Under-21s in the National League Cup clash with Aldershot Town on Tuesday night. <\/p>\n

\"CallumPhoto by Rich Graessle\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/p>\n

He also indicated that a few first-team absentees could open the door for a senior call-up. <\/p>\n

\u201cWith the absence of Aaron and Malick, things are normal, so we have things to assess and are preparing,\u201d Nuno said. \u201cEveryone [else is fine]. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnd we have George Earthy, Airidas Golambeckis and Callum Marshall involved in the Under-21s game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earthy wants to make his mark under Nuno after Bristol City success<\/p>\n

Providing they come through that Aldershot meeting unscathed, a spot on the bench awaits against Fulham. Especially if Scarles is not passed fit.<\/p>\n

Nuno did say West Ham would need every player<\/a> during a gruelling schedule made all the harder by those AFCON absentees. <\/p>\n

And Earthy has been in sensational form<\/a> for Greg Lincoln\u2019s Under-21 side. After suffering ankle ligament and hamstring injuries, the former Bristol City loanee is determined<\/a> to make up for lost time and force his way back into a side for whom he scored on only his second senior appearance against Luton Town in May 2024.<\/p>\n

A handful of stars played for BOTH West Ham and Fulham! <\/p>\n

What changes would you make to this XI? And who would you pick to play for Nuno now?<\/p>\n

\"West <\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m just trying to get back to full fitness, which I have done. Now, it\u2019s about getting match fit,\u201d Earthy told the club\u2019s official\u00a0website<\/a> last week.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s something you miss massively [playing first-team football]. When you get a taste of it like I did last year [on loan at Ashton Gate], I think it gives you that much more hunger and that much more drive to get back out there.<\/p>\n

\u201cEspecially for the club that I\u2019ve been at my whole life. I think it makes you that much hungrier, and I can\u2019t wait to get out there.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt definitely hurts [seeing West Ham in the relegation zone]. And I think it hurts a lot more being a West Ham fan because it just means that much more. I\u2019m just desperate to try and help the team, that\u2019s the first thing of all. And for myself, I\u2019m just also desperate to get out there as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marshall may be promoted to second-choice behind Callum Wilson for the time being with Fullkrug off. Under-21 captain Golambeckis trains regularly under Nuno at Rush Green<\/a>, meanwhile. <\/p>\n

If Ezra Mayers is forced to start at left-back against Fulham in place of Diouf and Scarles \u2013 Kyle Walker-Peters is also busy on right-back duty \u2013 that could open up a spot on the bench for 18-year-old Golambeckis.<\/p>\n

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